Sinéad’s colleagues at West Limerick Sports Complex paid tribute to her, saying “her absence will be heavily felt”

Sinéad Collins.(Image: RIP.ie)

Tears and tributes are flowing across Ireland and further afield after the unexpected death popular Tipperary woman, Sinéad Collins.

Sinéad passed away at home on Wednesday October 14.

Sinéad, from Thurles, was living in Limerick but had spent time living in Edinburgh in Scotland where she made a lasting impact upon her many friends.

Sinéad’s death notice on RIP.ie reads: “Sinéad Collins, Dromtrasna Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, and formerly of Brittas Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Edinburgh, Scotland, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, 14th October 2026.

“Predeceased by her sister Aoife, grandparents William and Bridget Collins and Thomas and Mary White, uncles Maurice and Liam Collins.

“Sinéad is very sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Denis and Joan, sister Róisín, Róisín’s partner Colum, aunts, uncle, cousins and her large circle of friends in Ireland and Scotland.

“Sinéad will forever be in our thoughts.”

Sinéad will repose at her family home, Dromtrasna Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (V94 A6YT), on Sunday October 18 from 2.00 p.m. until 4.30 p.m.

A private cremation service will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Monday October 19, 2026 at 4.00 p.m. for family and close friends. The service can be viewed on the Shannon Crematorium website by using code SCH4. House strictly private at all other times.

Sinéad’s colleagues at West Limerick Sports Complex paid tribute to her, saying “her absence will be heavily felt”.

“It is with our deepest regret that we inform you of the sudden passing of our colleague and friend, Sinead Collins.

“This news is a profound shock to all of us. Sinead was a valued member of our team, and her absence will be heavily felt. She was passionate about her job and loved meeting all our members. We are all the better for having known her.

“Right now, our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Sinead’s family and loved ones. We are offering our full support to her family.”

The West Limerick Sports Complex also announced it would be closing its door as a mark of respect to Sinead on Sunday October 18.

“We will be CLOSED this Sunday OCT 18th as a mark of respect for Sinead and her family.

“Let’s please keep Sinead’s family in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. May She Rest in Peace.”

Family and friends also paid tribute to Sinéad with many describing her as “kind” and a “truly wonderful human being”.

“My deepest condolences to the family. Sinead was the kindest, most principled and funny person. I’ll miss our chats about politics, nonsense and, of course, cats so much. She was the best of us,” said one friend from Glasgow.

“Deepest condolences to all of Sinéad’s loved ones on the loss of Sinéad. She was a wonderful and compassionate person, and cared so deeply about politics and everything she did. We are all richer for having known and worked with her,” wrote the Limerick branch of the Social Democrats.

A third friend said: “It was a blessing to have known Sinéad online for the past five years. She was always thoughtful and kind and sought to make the world a better place. Talking with her so often made my day better. My thoughts are with all her family and loved ones.”

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